This piece examines how loneliness can lead people to seek companionship through chatbots, and how this use may, over time, intensify feelings of loneliness.

The topic is of interest to psychology enthusiasts because it highlights the interplay between perceived social isolation and technology-mediated interactions, illustrating potential short-term benefits and possible long-term drawbacks of AI-based companionship.

Article Title: Turning to chatbots when lonely may exacerbate feelings of loneliness, study finds

Link to PsyPost Article: https://nolinkpreview.com/www.psypost.org/turning-to-chatbots-when-lonely-may-exacerbate-feelings-of-loneliness-study-finds/

#Loneliness #AIcompanionship #Chatbots #Psychology #SocialConnection #LonelinessResearch #EmotionalIsolation #MentalHealth #SocialInteraction #AIethics

Curious to learn how to study real interactions in large groups but missed our Hyperscanning Summer School? 

In this session, David Zijderveld walks us through:
🟡 What makes Brite Ultra the hyperscanning fNIRS device
🔵 How it enables seamless large-group measurements
🟡 What this means for the future of social neuroscience

🔗 Catch up anytime and see large-scale hyperscanning in action:

https://zurl.co/FGlKY

#Hyperscanning #fNIRS #BriteUltra #Artinis #Neuroscience #SocialInteraction

On Sunday at the end of a group activity someone said to me "Happy Easter", despite that person knowing that I am an atheist; out of habit?🤷‍♂️

I was not expecting that, so could not respond with "Happy Sunday|weekend, just like any other". Decided against the response of "Happy Sunday" as it felt not as annoying as the original.

Best could have happened was awkwardness felt by the person & other people around due to my silence.

#lateComebackResponse #socialInteraction

This article reports findings from a study showing that psychopathic traits are linked to reduced emotional and physiological connection during real-time conversations, particularly affecting affective sharing and bodily synchrony, even though empathic accuracy may remain intact.

The work highlights how empathy dynamics in real-world interactions can diverge from lab-based assessments, offering insight into the social aspects of psychopathy and the role of physiological synchrony in connecting with others.

Article Title: Psychopathic traits are linked to a lack of physical and emotional connection during face-to-face interactions

Link to PsyPost Article: https://www.psypost dot org/psychopathic-traits-are-linked-to-a-lack-of-physical-and-emotional-connection-during-face-to-face-interactions/

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#psychopathy #empathy #physiologicalsynchrony #emotionalconnection #socialinteraction

We asked people what they enjoy that other people don’t understand. One answer ruled them all.

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/what-people-enjoy-that-others-do-not-understand-ex1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-people-enjoy-that-others-do-not-understand-ex1